The city of Los Angeles has declared May 17 Shohei Ohtani Day, with the city council passing a resolution to make this an annual observance for the duration of Shohei Ohtani’s Dodgers career.
Skenes strikes out first seven Cubs, 11 overall
Paul Skenes struck out the first seven Cubs hitters he faced Friday, setting a record for a Pirates pitcher.
Aces sell out WNBA-record 15 of 20 home games
The Las Vegas Aces have sold out 15 of their 20 home games — the most in WNBA history — and are the first team to sell out its allotment of season tickets.
19-year-old Siegel catches air in Indy qualifying
Nolan Siegel, 19, brought the Indianapolis 500 practice to a halt on Friday when the rookie spun coming out of Turn 2 and hit the outside wall, sending his Dale Coyne Racing entry flying through the air before it landed on its side.
Fury in better shape at weigh-in for Usyk fight
Tyson Fury dropped some weight and appeared to be in good shape at the weigh-in for his heavyweight fight with Oleksandr Usyk.
Famous Messi napkin sells for $965K at auction
The famous napkin that linked a young Lionel Messi to Barcelona sold for £762,400 ($965,000) on Friday, British auction house Bonhams said.
Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk offers something never before seen in boxing
Mark Kriegel looks at the Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk undisputed heavyweight title fight and its historical significance.
Why a 30-year-old song propels the Knicks’ playoff hopes
Inspired by a jingle and recorded in a closet, “Go NY Go” has been firing up the Garden for more than 30 years.
Slot confirms he will be next Liverpool coach
Feyenoord coach Arne Slot has confirmed he will be appointed to succeed Jürgen Klopp as Liverpool manager from next season.
Bruins’ Marchand game-time decision for Game 6
Bruins captain Brad Marchand participated in Boston’s morning skate and is a game-time decision for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference second-round series Friday night against the visiting Florida Panthers, coach Jim Montgomery announced.